Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Select Medical; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Detroit seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts. This role involves providing essential respiratory care to critically ill patients, evaluating treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality patient care. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive orientation program, you will join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nightshift

Job ID 327859

- 12 Hour Shift Nights

Job Description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Detroit,Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – NW Detroit)

Respiratory Therapist (RT ) - PRN Nightshift

Pay: $41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital NW Detroit is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred .

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.